UNH receives outstanding community tree farm award

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — The University of New Hampshire has been recognized by the state for its role in managing 3,800 acres of working forests.

The New Hampshire Tree Farm Committee recently recognized UNH for its efforts to educate the public on sustainable forestry. The award goes to an outstanding tree farm owned by a town, school or other organization.

Almost half of the working forest is in Durham, nearly half in Carroll County, and the rest in several other properties scattered across the state. Every year there are on average 5,000 educational visits to the woodlands and research on areas including the growth and health of white pine trees, climate impacts on forest ecosystems, and air quality monitoring.

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